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Manitoba Aims to Strengthen Data Infrastructure, Reduce U.S. Dependence

11/1/2025

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The Manitoba government, led by Premier Wab Kinew, plans to boost data storage infrastructure to reduce reliance on U.S. tech companies.
The Innovation and Prosperity Report from the Innovation and Productivity Taskforce chaired by Jim Balsillie informs the initiative.
The report emphasizes intellectual property, data, and artificial intelligence for growth.
It calls for investing in a provincial IP ecosystem, clean technology, and partnerships with Indigenous communities.

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Story summary

The Manitoba government, led by Premier Wab Kinew, plans to boost data storage infrastructure to reduce reliance on U.S. tech companies.
The Innovation and Prosperity Report from the Innovation and Productivity Taskforce chaired by Jim Balsillie informs the initiative.
The report emphasizes intellectual property, data, and artificial intelligence for growth.
It calls for investing in a provincial IP ecosystem, clean technology, and partnerships with Indigenous communities.